You could get an 189L gas water heater (good for 6-person household) with a 12-yr Warranty from C.Tire for $700 and save yourself $620 (assuming you can get the lower rate of $11/month rental for the next 10 years). As for service calls, personally I can't think of anyone who had any for the warranted life of their tank. Besides, even if you had one you'd still come out ahead.s-husky said:I looked into tankless systems really well and the technology is well founded, but the biggest downfall is the warranty. I could warranty my grandmother for a longer period. That tells me someone doesn't trust them to hold up. There still aren't a lot of companies who will install them and those that tend to ask for inspection fees and such up front. The cost also has to include the installation of 'powered' exhausted systems; any thing less (passive) is a waste of time. Because of Toronto 'extreme' climate, as compared to most of the states, you have to get the top line, bigger, more powerful unit. Now the cost of buying is really starting to climb. Think hard about it
If your paying $20 you're getting ripped off. I pay $11/month for a top line tank. If your thinking of getting a new tank, call the company tell them yours doesn't work well and if it's over 10 years old you should be getting a newer better one and expect to pay the lower rate.
So, $11.00 x 12 months x 10 years = $1320 including replacement warranty and free service for life of tank (10 years). Something to think about.
It's time will come, but not yet.
No that's just for the tank. I don't know what someone would charge you for install/removal. For a simple tank switch I still think you'd come out ahead tho'. Especially since I sincerely doubt the rental fee would stay at $11/month for the next ten years.s-husky said:Is that $700 installed with all the add-ons or disposal fees. Nice if it's complete.I'm an old guy 189L is approx. 30 Imp Gals. right. For 6 very small people who take really quick showers or baths together.
Excellent idea! Thanks for the reminder!rubmeister100 said:Remember to drain your tank from the lower valve every six months to a year to flush out sediment.
Two reasons to do it. One is i youu own the tank, it will corrode sooner with the sediment. Second is it uses more energy and takes longer to heat when there is a few inches of sediment in the bottom.
Simply to do, just hook a graden hose on and flush down a drain for five minutes or less.
(Now that I opened my big mouth I'll have to go flush mine!)
Wasn't getting much hot water, a simple flush fixed the issue.rubmeister100 said:Remember to drain your tank from the lower valve every six months to a year to flush out sediment.
Two reasons to do it. One is i youu own the tank, it will corrode sooner with the sediment. Second is it uses more energy and takes longer to heat when there is a few inches of sediment in the bottom.
Simply to do, just hook a graden hose on and flush down a drain for five minutes or less.
(Now that I opened my big mouth I'll have to go flush mine!)
I have one of those, its called a mixing valve or "anti scald devise" You can easily adjust the temp yourself. There is a small locking screw on the knob you need to loosen and then adjust it to your desired tempBen Hogan said:Why do I rent? - because the house I purchased had a rental water heater and Enbridge makes it prohibitably expensive to purchase the water heater outright.
Note - new water heaters must now be installed witha regylator so that the water doesn't get too hot and pose a safety problem. I'm told that if you like your water HOT that you should find someone to do the installation for cash or else do it yourself.